Theories of Corporate Governance The philosophical foundations of corporate governance Edited by Thomas Clarke Contents Preface Acknowledgements ‘Introduction: Theories of Governance – Reconceptualizing Corporate Governance Theory After the Enron Experience’ Thomas Clarke PART 1 ECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS ix xi 1 31 34 45 ‘The Managerial Revolution in American Business’ Alfred D. Chandler Jr ‘The Impact of the Corporation on Classical Economic Theory’ Adolf A. Berle PART 2 AGENCY THEORY
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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR III ASSIGNMENT “VIABLE SYSTEMS MODEL (VSM) AS APPLIED TO A MAJOR ORGANIZATION” Study of Viable Systems Model at ITC Ltd. Submitted by: Daksh Kumar Anand Uh11013 Introduction This paper is intended as study of the Viable System Model for better understanding. It deals with some of the basic concepts embodied in the model‚ the modeling process‚ and its use in practice in ITC Ltd. ITC’s transformation from cigarette to a conglomerate. Why we need Organizational
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affiliation towards the congress party. He found the ideals of Congress party such as removal of untouchability‚ prohibition‚ improvement in the condition of masses similar to his ideology. He joined congress in 1919. He became a staunch follower of Gandhian principles. In 1920 Gandhiji started the non cooperation movement. Periyar closed down his whole sale business for the cause and also in order to fully work for the congress. His commendable work during the Temperance Movement and Khalar Movement
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College and the new model that the institution is trying to evolve to take the program to a higher plane of action. Limitations of the present model As a pedagogical technique‚ SLP promises holistic understanding to students‚ not very dissimilar to Gandhian technique of ‘constructive program’ which envisaged ‘learning in a community context’ as its very core. Thus the philosophy of SLP is not something new to the South Asian context and in fact‚ has a very rich history to draw upon. Enough attention
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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COURSE: PHL 4220- ASIAN PHILOSOPHY TERM PAPER: INFLUENCE OF HINDU PHILOSOPHY ON MAHATMA GANDHI’S DOCTRINE OF NON-VIOLENCE SEMESTER: SPRING 2013 INFLUENCE OF HINDU PHILOSOPHY ON MAHATMA GANDHI’S DOCTRINE OF NON-VIOLENCE Introduction Nonviolence is the practice of being harmless to self and others under every condition. It comes from the belief that hurting people‚ animals or the environment is unnecessary to achieve an outcome and refers to a
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Islamic Financial Planning: Guiding Principles Financial Planning‚ as defined conventionally‚ is “a process which helps individuals set and achieve their long-term financial goals‚ through the proper management of your finances.” Financial planning normally covers the areas of investments‚ tax planning‚ asset allocation‚ risk management‚ retirement planning‚ and estate planning. In other words‚ financial planning can also be broadly divided into five areas or pillars of focus‚ which are wealth accumulation
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Birla CSR Centre for Excellence established in July 2011. The Company CSR policy was outlined in 2010. UltraTech Cement Limited is a part of Aditya Birla Group. Reaching out to underserved communities is part of UltraTech’s DNA. We believe in the trusteeship concept. This entails transcending business interests and grappling with the “quality of life” challenges that underserved communities face‚ and working towards making a meaningful
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Long Walk to Violence The path that lead Nelson Mandela to violence and the effects of his decision Aside from his loose Communist ties‚ Nelson Mandela’s use of violence was the only internationally questioned aspect of his struggle for freedom in South Africa. Most modern societies‚ Americans in particular‚ view acts of violence as inherently evil. They look to leaders such as Gandhi and Martin Luther King who brought change through nonviolent protest. However‚ the governments these leaders
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Indian writing in English Raja Rammohan Ray was the first Indian to effectively express himself in black and white through English though he was initiated to the language when he was in his teens. Thereafter Vivekananda showed his perfect masterly over the language through his evocative prose‚ which made the west sit up and take notice of the greatness of Hinduism. Tagore also had written some poems in English. However‚ there is no denying the fact that Indian writings in English were extremely
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General Principles of Succession and Inheritance under Muslim Law The Holy Quran states "Allah has purchased from the believers their persons and their wealth in lieu of Jannah." Man is a trustee of the wealth that he owns for his duration of his life. When his term of life expires‚ his trusteeship over his wealth and property expires. It has then to be redistributed in accordance with the directive of The Absolute Owner Allah Ta’la. Directives regarding the distribution of wealth after the demise of the provisional owner are explicitly detailed
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